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My dog got prednisone. Can humans take it, or is it only for pets?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 10 lbs

My dog got prescribed prednisone, and I was wondering if humans can take those as well? Or is it just for animals

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 8th, 2018

Prednisone is also used in humans, having said that taking a steroidal prescription medication that has been prescribe to your dog and not to you is very dangerous and risky, i would definitely not recommend doing that.

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